Lung ultrasound score predicts outcomes in patients with acute respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19 treated with non-invasive respiratory support: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung ultrasound has demonstrated its usefulness in several respiratory diseases management. One derived score, the Lung Ultrasound (LUS) score, is considered a good outcome predictor in patients with Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF). Nevertheless, it has not been tested in patients undergoing non-invasive respiratory support (NIRS). Taking this into account, the aim of this study is to evaluate LUS score as a predictor of 90-day mortality, ETI (Endotracheal intubation) and HFNC (High Flow Nasal Cannula) failure in patients with ARF due to COVID-19 admitted to a Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit (RICU) for NIRS management.

Results

One hundred one patients were admitted to the RICU during the study period. Among these 76% were males and the median age was 55 (45-64)

SUBMITTER: Castro-Sayat M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10923765 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature